Nesting Technique as a Simple Method for Optimal Outcomes in Premature Infant Care: A Literature Review

Indartik Indartik; Nopi Nur Khasanah; Sri Wahyuni

Nesting Technique as a Simple Method for Optimal Outcomes in Premature Infant Care: A Literature Review

Indartik Indartik^(1*), Nopi Nur Khasanah⁽²⁾, Sri Wahyuni⁽³⁾

(1) Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang
(2) Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang
(3) Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

Preterm birth accounts for up to two-thirds of total cases worldwide. Premature infants often face challenges in adapting to life outside the womb due to immature organ development. Nesting is a method designed to create an environment resembling conditions in the womb by positioning the infant's body in a flexed posture and surrounding it with rolled cloth. This study utilized a literature review design guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Article searches were conducted through electronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Crossref, OpenAlex, and Semantic Scholar. The search keywords used the Boolean operator (AND): "nesting AND preterm". Based on the review of 16 articles, the findings suggest that the nesting technique significantly contributes to improving physiological and behavioral parameters in premature infants. This technique provides numerous benefits, including enhanced vital stability, sleep quality, and neurobehavioral development. Healthcare facilities are encouraged to adopt the nesting technique as it is simple, cost-effective, and offers substantial benefits for the care of premature infants.

Keywords

Nesting; premature infants; vital stability; sleep quality; simple method

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